1. Why did Parvana's family embrace Shauzia as if she was an old friend, even though they had not met her before?

2. How do you think Parvana felt about running into Shauzia. How would you feel in Parvana's situation? Make a connection to an experience you've had, or another text.

3. Why might Parvana feel uncomfortable about digging up bones for money? Would you dig up the bones? Explain your thinking.

4. Why did Parvana keep her work digging up bones a secret from her family. Try and come up with a least two reasons.


1)Parvanna's family though embraced Shauzia as if she was an old friend maybe they though that was the first girl that was Parvana age group and that was a girl they are friends kind of but they know each other.

2)When Parvana ran in to Shauzia I think she felt happy to see a kid like herself because she have not see a girl or kid her age walk around. I wouldn't feel sad if there was not one to hang or talk or play with I i would be happy to make the money but some times i think money is nothing (not done)